On Wednesday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare added 987 new cases and 11 new deaths to its statewide total. That brings the statewide total to 55,650 known cases and 546 deaths.

The Central District Health board voted to allow visits to long-term care facilities in Ada County, under strict safety parameters. Because of the pandemic, visitors have not been allowed since March.

Idaho families can now apply for up to $3,500 to help pay for educational material, devices and services. The website went live today, so go to strongfamilies.idaho.gov to learn more.

Governor Brad Little’s Vaccine Advisory Committee will have its first meeting on Friday. The committee will develop a plan for distribution of the yet-to-be-released vaccine. The first doses will probably go to health care workers.